ABOUT AL B
MY LOVE AFFAIR WITH WOODWORKING
I absolutely love working with wood. I always have...just like my father and grandfather. There is a satisfying sense of accomplishment when finishing every project. It's a feeling of relief (to be finished) and low-key pride (in what I created).
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Woodworking is a lot like golf. The more you practice the better your skills become. However, getting 18 straight holes-in-one on a golf course and achieving woodworking perfection are both virtually impossible. I think that's what keeps me coming back. The pursuit of perfection and, of course, putting a smile on someone's face with a one-of-a-kind creation!
HANDCRAFTED PRODUCTS
No assembly lines or mass production here. My products are handmade, one at a time and no two are exactly alike. My hardwoods come from a small local lumber supplier. I work with black walnut, hard maple, cherry, Eastern red cedar, Western cedar, white oak, sycamore, white pine, and more! The majority of the hardwoods I use are sourced from North Carolina, Virginia or Pennsylvania. I hand pick every kiln-dried board for the best quality available. Starting each project with the best wood available translates in to a finished product that will last for years to come.
PERSONALIZED APPROACH
After a 40-year career in the radio business, my wife Lilly & I made the decision for me to step away. This has afforded me the time to focus on my woodworking and I'm forever grateful to her for the opportunity.
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Enough about me. If you have a specific idea or project in mind, tell me about it. If it's something I believe I can handle, I will give you a fair estimate. If I think that it's over my head, I'll be the first to say so. Nothing ventured, nothing gained -- so let's talk!
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Al B